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RUTH-Remember Us the Holocaust logo.

Remember Us The Holocaust (RUTH) Exhibit

All Day 1/12 - 6/28
LJ - Garth Family Reading Level - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Now extended through June 28, 2026!

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Garth Family Reading Level - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Now extended through June 28, 2026!

An obelisk covered in censored vocabulary with title of exhibit alongside

In The Land of... Feminist Image Group Exhibition

All Day 6/22 - 12/31
AC - Popular Library - Fairway - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Popular Library - Fairway - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

 

A abstract form with filled with pinks, yellows, and greys that announce the exhibit opening information

Uncharted Elsewhere

All Day 8/3 - 1/4
AC - Art Gallery - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

Uncharted Elsewhere is a mixed-media exhibition exploring the surreal complexities of contemporary life!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Art Gallery - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Uncharted Elsewhere is a mixed-media exhibition exploring the surreal complexities of contemporary life!

UC Library Branch Closure

All Day 8/18 - 8/18
University Community Library

Our facility will be closed starting Monday, August 18, 2025 Reopening Spring 2026 due to facility improvements.

Closing
Branches:
University Community Library
Description:

Our facility will be closed starting Monday, August 18, 2025 Reopening Spring 2026 due to facility improvements.

Poster of lava erupting against a dark background with the text "Volcanoes National Park" underneath

OnView | Photo Posters of the National Parks by Chris Witnik

All Day 9/8 - 12/31
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

September 8 – December 31, 2025

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

September 8 – December 31, 2025

4 Artists 4 ART

OnView | An Artist’s View-4 Artists 4 ART

All Day 10/1 - 12/31
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

Art by

Maureen Blackhall

Cathy Coverley

Vicky DeLong

Joanne Newman

 

Artist Talk:  Saturday, November 1, from 1 - 2 pm.

 

 

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Art by

Maureen Blackhall

Cathy Coverley

Vicky DeLong

Joanne Newman

 

Artist Talk:  Saturday, November 1, from 1 - 2 pm.

 

 

Two details from oil paintings, on the left the foam of an ocean wave. On the right, a sunset surrounded by clouds.

OnView | Beyond Our Doors: Art by Doris Bertch and Jo-Lind Eckstein

All Day 10/2 - 12/31
Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Viewers will be captivated by the expressive, atmospheric landscapes created by Doris Bertch and Jo-Lind Eckstein.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Viewers will be captivated by the expressive, atmospheric landscapes created by Doris Bertch and Jo-Lind Eckstein.

Painting of a cartoonish square blue skull next to pink, green, and blue rectangles of various sizes each with an eyeball.

OnView | Art by Mike Mike

All Day 10/6 - 12/31
Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

October 6 – December 31, 2025

Central Library | 2nd Floor Display

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

October 6 – December 31, 2025

Central Library | 2nd Floor Display

Photograph of a staircase next to bushes at night.

OnView | Brent Jensen

All Day 11/1 - 1/31
Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Photography by Brent Jensen.

 

 

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Photography by Brent Jensen.

 

 

close up photo of colorful geometric textile pattern

OnView | Hupil Exhibit

All Day 11/1 - 1/31
Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

A display of women’s traditional woven and embroidered blouse, called a huipil, worn by Mayan women as a central part of their distinctive local attire. Presented by Penelope Bledsoe.

 

 

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

A display of women’s traditional woven and embroidered blouse, called a huipil, worn by Mayan women as a central part of their distinctive local attire. Presented by Penelope Bledsoe.

 

 

Abstract painting of geometric shapes in bright colors

OnView | Color it Contemporary

All Day 11/4 - 1/17
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

November 4, 2025 – January 17, 2026

 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

November 4, 2025 – January 17, 2026

 

painting of a creek lined by trees and tall grass on each side

OnView | Young M. Jo

All Day 11/15 - 1/30
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Art by Young M. Jo

 

 

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Art by Young M. Jo

 

 

Still life photograph of flowers in a vase and fruit on a table.

OnView | The Poetry of Vintage Nostalgia

All Day 12/11 - 1/31
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Still life photographs by Victoria Amelina, celebrating the natural beauty of the San Diego region.

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Still life photographs by Victoria Amelina, celebrating the natural beauty of the San Diego region.

DYH@L Rocket

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Cancelled
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Block

Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Closing
Branches:
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Closed to Public

All Day
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Closing
Branches:
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library

Winter Break

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
SDPL Virtual Branch, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, Paradise Hills Library, Rancho Peñasquitos Library, San Carlos Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Outreach
Closing
Branches:
SDPL Virtual Branch, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, Paradise Hills Library, Rancho Peñasquitos Library, San Carlos Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Outreach
knitting & crochet club

Knitting & Crochet Circle

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.

Cancelled
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.

Baby Sign Stories

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Cancelled
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature

Stay & Play Storytime

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way.

Cancelled
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way.

Genealogy table in the Marilyn and Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th floor)

Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

Come enjoy storytime with us.

Among Friends Storytime

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MX - Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us for a lovely morning of stories, movement, and friendship.

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for a lovely morning of stories, movement, and friendship.

young child looking at chart with sign language letters

Signing Storytime

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Join Ms Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Cancelled
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms Jennifer from Signs at Play!

yoga

Silver Age Yoga - Limit 20 Participants; Get Program Number at Front Desk at 12:30pm

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults

ALL PARTICIPANTS NEED TO GET A PROGRAM NUMBER AT THE FRONT DESK BEFORE EACH SESSION STARTING AT 12 PM. PROGRAM LIMIT 20 PARTICIPANTS

Cancelled
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

ALL PARTICIPANTS NEED TO GET A PROGRAM NUMBER AT THE FRONT DESK BEFORE EACH SESSION STARTING AT 12 PM. PROGRAM LIMIT 20 PARTICIPANTS